The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) today supported the Pub and Bar Careers Group at a Parliamentary showcase of apprenticeships. This provided MPs with the opportunity to hear first-hand from apprentices working in the beer and pub sector and to learn more about industry plans to grow our own talent. The event, part of National Apprenticeship Week, saw as many … [Read more...]
The Royal Academy of culinary arts’ national adopt a school week to return
Following the success of last year’s pilot which aimed to increase awareness of the importance of engaging with young people about food education and hospitality, members of the highly acclaimed Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) and other industry professionals will return to schools in March to deliver food and front of house education lessons throughout the UK. … [Read more...]
Death of owner who brought luxury sailing to Scottish hotels
Ken Gunn, co-owner of the multi award-winning Sonas Hotels group on Skye and the global sea-farer who introduced luxury sailing to the world of Scottish hospitality, has died at the age of 67. Before he and his wife Anne launched their first hotel, Toravaig House on the southern peninsula of Sleat, in 2003 he was captain of the five star cruise ship the Hebridean Princess, … [Read more...]
Gender balanced management teams make for safer and happier employees, study finds
Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has found teams managed by a balanced mix of men and women are more successful across a range of measurements including employee engagement and health and safety. The five-year, one-of-a-kind study of 70 Sodexo entities across different functions represents 50,000 managers worldwide and tested the performance implications of … [Read more...]
Olive launches new website
Olive Catering Services has launched a brand-new website, designed to showcase its expertise and passion for contract catering in the business and industry sector. The fully optimised site provides building and facilities managers with details of the caterer’s three main food offerings: Let’s Eat; Healthier Life; street food concept, The Kerb; as well as its new hot beverage … [Read more...]